I have a brand new LC+2.0 that has a fan motor that's squealing a lot. Just thought I'd check my options. I know it can go back to Lionel for repair. Is it possible that I can lubricate it myself? Would opening the loco void the warranty?
Thanks!
Bobby
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Not sure if it voids the warranty but it is an easy fix with a drop of oil on the center of the fan blade. Just like putting oil on the motor armature. That should stop the squeal.
Which LC+2.0 locomotive is it? I bought the RS3 and it's a fantastic product except for the shrieking smoke unit. It seems like the ABS shell amplifies it.
Besides that, I agree with @Ted Bertiger. That's the right move to start with. I bought some MTH smoke units to replace my noisy smoke units in my RS3's but I haven't got around to seeing if that is the fix just yet.
It's a LC+2.0 Hudson from the 22 catalog. Second one I purchased and just arrived yesterday. I put a bit of smoke fluid into it, ran it, left it for a couple hours and ran it again. There was much less squealing, but still some. I'll keep trying that. I'm hoping maybe some smoke vapor might getback and help lubricate it.
Bobby
Good deal. Noisy smoke units are a known issue. Hopefully yours works in and settles down. The RS3s I have are the first products that haven't become quieter over time.
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